genoa aquarium !

An ultra modern building located in the heart of the historic port of Genoa houses the largest aquarium in Europe with over 50 large tanks home to dolphins, sharks, seals, penguins and also stafish and needle fish. Each tank in Genoa aquarium reproduces a particular marine environment. Visit an immense and misterious living universe put on show to the public by the aquarium of genoa.
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naval museum

The old cotton store buildings, now completely restored and refitted, are home to the "Padiglione del Mare e dalla Navigazione" (Sea and Navigation Pavillion). The modern museum explains the importance the sea has played in the lives of the people of Genoa and is also home to many specialised exhibitions.
To reach the Naval Museum take a short walk through the pedestrianised historic port area from Genoa Aquarium.

parks and villas

At one time they were country homes for noblemen, today the magnificant villas in Genoa, immersed in the green of their large parks, are open to the public and are located along the length of the arc running from Voltri to Nervi.
The "Villa della Duchessa di Galliera" in Voltri is a mountain park with pine forests, grassy hills and even a small zoo with deer and antelope.
"Villa Pallavicini" in Pegli is a superb 18th Century garden, a "Disneyland" from other times, with triumphal arches, lakes, waterfalls, temples, castles and oriental pagodas.

Genoa has something for everyone, from the city shopping to the ancient city and port, from the famous genoa aquarium and naval museum to the parks and villas ...